Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Eunice Fariss Neighbors
Nov 12, 2025
Eunice Fariss Neighbors, 85, of Gladys, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Fariss and Mabel D. Fariss.
She was born on August 28, 1940, in Gladys, Virginia. She attended school at William Campell High School and Phillips Business School. She then pursued her career as a high school secretary at Lynchburg...
Shirley Virginia Goff
Nov 15, 2025
Shirley Virginia Goff, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the wife of the late Charlie Eugene "Big Pete" Goff.
Born on December 20, 1943, in Bedford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis Goff and the late Ellen Tolley Goff. She dedicated a significant part...
John Ray Alford, Sr.
Nov 12, 2025
John Ray Alford, Sr., 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family with Willie Nelson’s last verse of How Great Thou Art playing in the background.
John earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University. As an undergraduate, he played varsity baseball, a life-long passion leading to his involvement with the...
Kevin "Michael" Herndon
Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Herndon, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 1:00P.M. A reception will follow at the funeral home in the muli-purpose room.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Elena Patrice Dowling
Nov 12, 2025
Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
William Ware, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
William Ware Jr., 69, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Heritage Baptist Church Chapel (across from Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location).at 1:00P.M. The family receive friends Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location. Interment will be held following the...
Vanessa Callaham
Nov 11, 2025
Vanessa Callaham , 63, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Deborah "Jean" Slaughter
Nov 10, 2025
Deborah Jean Slaughter, of Lynchburg, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 10, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, at 3:00P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Amanda Booker Hunting
Nov 9, 2025
Amanda Booker Hunting ,97, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Nelson Booker and Celia Booker. Amanda was born on January 22, 1928, in Lynchburg, Va. She graduated from Dunbar High School, then attended for 2 years at Bennett College, in Greensboro, NC.
Amanda was a member of White Rock Baptist...
Joan Speir Purvis
Nov 13, 2025
Mrs. Joan Speir Purvis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Bedford Hospice House in Bedford, Virginia at the age of 92 on November 13, 2025. Joan’s life was marked by an unwavering spirit, a deep love for her faith, and a profound dedication to her family and church community.
Born on May 11, 1933, to Mamie Rahn...
Michael Curtis McCormack
Nov 6, 2025
Michael Curtis McCormack, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A Celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Nancy Virginia Crowder
Jul 25, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 25, 2025, with the passing of Nancy Virginia Crowder who passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to Lola Virginia and Houston Maie Crowder.
She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Houston Maie Crowder, Jr. and Linda McLennan Crowder;...
Larry Dale Chrisman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Dale Chrisman, 78, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
Born June 1, 1947, in Madison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Edward Chrisman and Opal Mae (French) Chrisman.
Larry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime...
Frank West Morrison
Oct 27, 2025
A Virginia Gentleman
Frank West Morrison — husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, counselor, and peacemaker — passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, Frank’s life was a testament to compassion, intellect, and service — to his family, his students, his clients, and his community.
A Life Rooted in Virginia
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November...
Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle"
Nov 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle".
Virginia passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 92.
She was born November 14, 1933, to the late Carrol William Padgett and Daisy Tomlin Padgett.
Virginia was the wife of the late Joe Creasy. She was also preceded in death by her brother Lewis Padgett...
Neta Hare Pearson
Nov 14, 2025
Neta Hare Pearson, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Harry Eugene Pearson of Lynchburg.
Neta was born on December 22, 1932, in Talladega, Alabama to the late Marion and Ethel Hare. She was active in her community and church, Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. Neta retired from Delta Star as an...
Linda Carol Wilkinson
Nov 9, 2025
Linda Carol Wilkinson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorra Beggs and is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gene Wilkinson; daughters, Sandrea Goldfarb and her husband, Barry and Renee Fullard and her husband, James; two sons, Derrick Beggs and his wife, Debbie and Darren Beggs and his...
John L. Baity, Jr. "Bucky"
Nov 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr.
December 4, 1944 – November 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr., 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family.
Bucky was the beloved husband of Gloria Ann Baity, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage and countless adventures. Together since the age of 16, their...
Joanne Lemley
Nov 8, 2025
Joanne Lemley, a remarkable woman known for her fierce spirit, unwavering strength, and tremendous gusto for life, passed away at the age of 96. Born on March 22, 1929, she lived a life full of passion, adventure, and love for her family and friends.
Joanne was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, John O’Brien, Kenneth Lemley, and her son, Greg....
Martha Lee Agee
Nov 7, 2025
Martha Hill Agee, 86, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2025.
She was born in Roanoke, VA on October 22, 1939, to the late Maynard and Helen Hill.
Martha spent much of her life helping and caring for others, she loved to read, sing, Earl Grey Tea, and taking trips with her family and...
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